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We were looking forward (1)/ to hear news (2)/about the missing fishermen (3)./ No error (4)

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Answer : 2. "2"
Explanation :

hearing will replace hear because – Phrasal Verbs are always followed by Gerunds. Here, look forward to is a Phr. V. Look at the examples given below :

He was accused of smuggling contraband goods.

                  ↓                   ↓

                 Phr.V            Gerund

He insisted on proof-reading the article again.

                  ↓                   ↓

                 Phr.V            Gerund

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